December weather forecast
Independence, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Independence, Alabama, with an average temperature ranging between min 42.4°F (5.8°C) and max 57.7°F (14.3°C).

Temperature

The transition into December subtly indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a mild 57.7°F (14.3°C) from November's comfortable 64.4°F (18°C). During the month of December, Independence experiences a steady low-temperature average of 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Humidity

The most humid month in Independence is December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.2 days and accumulates 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Independence. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Independence, Alabama, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.3 days and aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Independence, Alabama, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of December, in Independence, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Independence, Alabama, is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Independence, Alabama, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 in December translates into these instructions:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Independence?

The high-temperature in Independence, Alabama, during December is 57.7°F (14.3°C) and the low-temperature is 42.4°F (5.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is estimated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the most humid month in Independence?

The most humid month in Independence is December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in December in Independence?

The average relative humidity in December in Independence, Alabama, is 79%.

What is the wettest month in Independence?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Independence, Alabama. Rain falls for 13.2 days and accumulates 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Independence in December?

In Independence, during December, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Independence?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Independence?

December has the shortest days of the year in Independence, Alabama, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Independence have in December?

In Independence, the average day length in December is 10h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Independence?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, in Independence, Alabama, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Independence have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Independence is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Independence?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Independence, Alabama.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Independence?

In Independence, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Independence, AL

Average temperature in December - Independence, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Independence, AL

Average pressure in December - Independence, AL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Independence, AL

Average wind speed in December - Independence, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Independence, AL

Average humidity in December - Independence, AL
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Independence, AL

Average rainfall in December - Independence, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.28").

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Average rainfall days in December
Independence, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Independence, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Independence, AL

Average snowfall in December - Independence, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Independence, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Independence, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Independence, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Independence, AL
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Independence, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Independence, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Independence, AL

Average UV index in December - Independence, AL
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Independence, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Independence, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Independence, AL

Average visibility in December - Independence, AL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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